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YR12 AWG

2012 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,691 mi
Last recorded122,691 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AWG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 122,691 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 122,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,749 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 96,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2022 96,985 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,768 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,768 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 55,280 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,038 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,560 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 22,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YR12 AWG is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 AWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 AWG registered?

YR12 AWG is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YR12 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 AWG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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